Games Released in July 1989
50 new games released in July 1989, with Family Computer being the most active platform. July 1 was the busiest day, with 7 new releases.
Top Platform
Family Computer
New Releases
50
Busiest Day
July 1
What was the most popular game of July 1989?
The NewZealand Story
Tiki, a sneaker-wearing kiwi who must save his lover Phee Phee and several of his other kiwi chick friends who have been kiwi-napped by a large blue leopard seal. The player has to navigate a scrolling maze-like level, at the end of which they release one of Tiki's kiwi chick friends trapped in a cage.
Which days had the most releases?
July 1 saw the most activity with 7 releases.
Sat, Jul 1
7 releases
Sun, Jul 2
1 release
Mon, Jul 3
No releases
Tue, Jul 4
No releases
Wed, Jul 5
No releases
Thu, Jul 6
2 releases
Fri, Jul 7
1 release
Sat, Jul 8
1 release
Sun, Jul 9
1 release
Mon, Jul 10
No releases
Tue, Jul 11
No releases
Wed, Jul 12
No releases
Thu, Jul 13
No releases
Fri, Jul 14
4 releases
Sat, Jul 15
5 releases
Sun, Jul 16
No releases
Mon, Jul 17
No releases
Tue, Jul 18
1 release
Wed, Jul 19
1 release
Thu, Jul 20
2 releases
Fri, Jul 21
5 releases
Sat, Jul 22
2 releases
Sun, Jul 23
4 releases
Mon, Jul 24
No releases
Tue, Jul 25
2 releases
Wed, Jul 26
No releases
Thu, Jul 27
3 releases
Fri, Jul 28
6 releases
Sat, Jul 29
No releases
Sun, Jul 30
No releases
Mon, Jul 31
4 releases
How did each week compare?
The fourth week of July was the busiest with 17 releases.
Week 2 (July 8–14)
6 releases
Most popular release in Week 2
Bad Dudes
NES port of Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
Family Computer received 15 new titles in July 1989. The runner up was Sharp X68000 with 7 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Adventure was the dominant genre in July 1989 with 11 titles. Platform followed closely with 10.